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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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