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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually 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 several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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