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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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