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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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