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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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