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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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