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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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