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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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