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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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