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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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