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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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