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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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