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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always 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 learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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