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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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