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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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