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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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