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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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