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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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