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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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