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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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