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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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