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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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