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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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