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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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