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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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