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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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