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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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