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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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