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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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