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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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