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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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