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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free 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 issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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