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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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