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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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