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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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