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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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