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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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