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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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