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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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