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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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