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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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