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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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