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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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