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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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