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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally 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. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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