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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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