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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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