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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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