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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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