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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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