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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students 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 lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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