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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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