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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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