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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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