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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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