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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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