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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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