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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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