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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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