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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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