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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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