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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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