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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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