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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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