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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are 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 a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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