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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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