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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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