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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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