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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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