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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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