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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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