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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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