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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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