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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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