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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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