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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not 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 lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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