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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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