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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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