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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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