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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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