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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free 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. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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