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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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