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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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