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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally 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 several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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