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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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