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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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