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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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