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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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