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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free 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 topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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