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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key 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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