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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually 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 issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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