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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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