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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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