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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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