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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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