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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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