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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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