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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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