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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key 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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