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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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