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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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