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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually 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 many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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