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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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