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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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