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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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