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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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