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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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