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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free 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 numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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