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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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