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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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