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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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