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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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