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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily 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. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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