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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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