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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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