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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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