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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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