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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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