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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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