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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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