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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically 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 several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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