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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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