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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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