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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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