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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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