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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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