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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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