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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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