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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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