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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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