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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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