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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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