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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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