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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes 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 issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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