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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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