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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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