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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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