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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually 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 issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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