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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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