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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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