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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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