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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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