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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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