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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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