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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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