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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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