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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always 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 issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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