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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free 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 several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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