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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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