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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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