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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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