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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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