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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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