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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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