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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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