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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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