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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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