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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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