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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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