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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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