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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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