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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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