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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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