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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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