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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free 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 a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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