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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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