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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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