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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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