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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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