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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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