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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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