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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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