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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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