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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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