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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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