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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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