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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally 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. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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