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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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