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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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