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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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