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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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