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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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