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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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