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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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