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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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