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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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