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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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