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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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