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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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