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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free 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 lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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