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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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