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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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