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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free 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 many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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