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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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