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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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