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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor 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 online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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