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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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