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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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