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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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