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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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