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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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