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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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