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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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