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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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