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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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