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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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