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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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