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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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