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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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