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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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