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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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