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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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