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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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