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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure 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 teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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