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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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