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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free 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 several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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