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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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