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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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