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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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