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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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