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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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