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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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