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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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