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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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