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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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