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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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