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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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