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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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