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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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