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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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