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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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