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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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