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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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