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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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