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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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