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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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