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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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