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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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