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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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