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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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