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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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