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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not 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 blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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