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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently 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 online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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