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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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