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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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