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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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