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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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