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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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