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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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