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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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