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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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