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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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