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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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