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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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