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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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