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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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