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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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