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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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