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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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