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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of 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 MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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