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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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