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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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