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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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