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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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