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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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