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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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