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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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