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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly 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 organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses 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 different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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