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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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