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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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