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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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