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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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