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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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