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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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 topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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