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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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