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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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