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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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