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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free 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 several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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