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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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