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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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