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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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