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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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