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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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