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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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