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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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