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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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