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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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