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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free 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 lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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