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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. 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. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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