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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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