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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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