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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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