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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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