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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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