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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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