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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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