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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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