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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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