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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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