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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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