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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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