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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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