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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically 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 topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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