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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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