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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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