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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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