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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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