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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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