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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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