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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs 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. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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