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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not 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 must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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