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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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