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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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