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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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