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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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