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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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