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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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