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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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