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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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