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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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