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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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