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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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