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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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