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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with 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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