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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly 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. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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