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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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