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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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