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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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