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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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