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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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