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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly 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 topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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