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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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