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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always 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 issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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