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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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