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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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