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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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