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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually 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. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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