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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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