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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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