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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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