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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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