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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always 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 having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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