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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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