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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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