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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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