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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly 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 having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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