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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not 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 elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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