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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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