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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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