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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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