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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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