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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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