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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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