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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free 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 online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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