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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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