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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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