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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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