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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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