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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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