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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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