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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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