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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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