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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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