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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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