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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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