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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily 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 several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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