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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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