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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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