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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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