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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in 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 many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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