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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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