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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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