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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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