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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are 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 several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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