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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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