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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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