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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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