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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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