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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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