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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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