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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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