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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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