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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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