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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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