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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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