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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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