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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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