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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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