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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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