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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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