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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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