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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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