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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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