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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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