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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the 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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