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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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