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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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