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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free 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 issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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