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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not 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 organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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