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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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