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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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