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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not 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 topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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