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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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