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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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