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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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