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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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