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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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