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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally 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 issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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