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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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