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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes 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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