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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually 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 topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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