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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor 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 online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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