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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education