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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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