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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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