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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key 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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