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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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