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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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