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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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