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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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