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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually 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 lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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