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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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