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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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