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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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