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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free 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 topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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