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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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