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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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