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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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