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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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