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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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