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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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