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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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