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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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