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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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