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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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