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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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