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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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