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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education