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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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