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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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