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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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