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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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