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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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