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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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