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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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