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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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