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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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