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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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