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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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