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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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