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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly 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. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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