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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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