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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key 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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