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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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