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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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