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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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