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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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