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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally 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. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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