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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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