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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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