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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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