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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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