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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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