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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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