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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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