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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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