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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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