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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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