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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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