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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently 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 issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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