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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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