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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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