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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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