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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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