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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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