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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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