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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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