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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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