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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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