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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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