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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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