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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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