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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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