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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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