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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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