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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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