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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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