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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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