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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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