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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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