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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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