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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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 many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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