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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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