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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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