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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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