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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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