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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not 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 subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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