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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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