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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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