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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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