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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly 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 issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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