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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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