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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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