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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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