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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not 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 e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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