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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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