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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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