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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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