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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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