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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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