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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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