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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education